Final Fantasy VI's PS1 version first released on this day in 1999. A port of an all-time classic that was sadly beset by lengthy load times. It added opening and ending FMV sequences and a bestiary. Here's part of the opening FMV:
Today is #InternationalDogDay, so here's to all the canine companions that have joined our parties in RPGs over the years - and those had have had adventures of their own! Plus, that one we fired at enemies like a cannonball. Who's your favorite?
The Legend of Zelda first hit North America 35 years ago today, back in 1987. As the original commercial said... "Woah! Nice graphics!!"
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles first released today in 2003. Square created a new shell company, The Game Designers Studio, to develop the game for GameCube despite Sony's then 19% stake in the publisher. Here's its Japanese TV ad, showing off the game's multiplayer nature.
Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire first released on this day in 2017. The game has been downloaded more than 50 million times. We don't know either.
Final Fantasy Tactics first released 25 years ago today, back in 1997. Ramza Beoulve finds himself in the thick of The Lion War.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D first released on this day in 2011. A new version of the classic with updated visuals, a boss challenge mode, Master Quest, and more. Any excuse to post the ad that was released for the game's Japanese launch:
The Super Game Boy first released today in 1994. A peripheral that allowed Game Boy titles to be played on the SNES - and even let you add a splash of color to the games. Here's a striking Japanese commercial for the add-on.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was first released on this day in 1993. Arguably one of the best, it received a 'DX' upgrade for Game Boy Color, and was of course recently remade for the Switch. Here's the original's Japanese TV commercial...
Shining Soul first released on this day in 2002. It'd come west around a year later. A reboot of Sega's Shining series, it received one direct sequel, also on GBA. Here's a Japanese TV ad from the time...
Final Fantasy VI's PS1 version first released on this day in 1999. A port of an all-time classic that was sadly beset by lengthy load times. It added opening and ending FMV sequences and a bestiary. Here's part of the opening FMV:
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was first released on this day in 2003. An ancient book takes Marche and his friends to the magical world of Ivalice. Here's the utterly classic TV commercial for the game, where FF characters are, er, waiting for your call...
Lost Odyssey released in North America on this day in 2008. Designed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi with music from Nobuo Uematsu, some consider it a sort of alternate universe PS3/360 era FF. Here's that glorious CG-to-gameplay transition from the opening:
Final Fantasy Tactics first released on this date in 1997. Ramza Beoulve and Delita Heiral find themselves embroiled in The Lion War over control of Ivalice. A tactical RPG renowned for its deep story, incredible soundtrack, and amazing job system.
If you're eager to get a better look at what to expect from the PS5 release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, we've got a video for you. On the site, you can watch just over nine minutes of footage from the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the upgrade that's due to release on the new-generation console in a matter of weeks: https://www.rpgsite.net/preview/11191-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-ps5-performance-mode-footage
FF7 Remake Intergrade is made up of two things - a lightly remastered, improved version of the main FF7 Remake, and a new 'Intermission' storyline starring FF7's Yuffie Kisaragi. The footage was captured on PS5, in the game's performance mode, which prioritizes a 60 frames per second presentation.
